Within Maryland, Overlea is healthier than 42% of graded towns
Overlea trails Maryland on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Overlea. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Overlea
Maryland sets a high bar
Overlea is healthier than 67% of U.S. towns, but only 42% of the 261 Maryland towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Depression is more common in Overlea
1 in 5 adults have been diagnosed with depression (21.6%), vs 19.4% across Maryland. Frequent mental distress is above the state too: 16.6%, vs 15% across Maryland. Mind & connection ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Maryland figure falls outside Overlea’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
What’s behind Overlea’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Overlea is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns, #153 of 261 in Maryland. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 81% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 48%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Overlea’s median household income is $88,841; among the 10,088 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($67K–$111K), it’s healthier than 64%, about where its income would put it.
How Overlea adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Overlea runs above Maryland.
1 in 3 Overlea adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
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Out of every 100 Overlea adults…
Overlea runs above MD on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Overlea
No hospital or community health center in Overlea itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Overlea; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Maryland
Share of adults, with the Maryland figure marked.
5.6 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Overlea adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Maryland.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
11.4% of Overlea adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.8% across Maryland.
Overlea and the towns around it
Overlea’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 7 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlea | B+ | 33.7% | 12.2% | 11.8% | CDC place |
| Carney | B+ | 32% | 12.4% | 10.9% | CDC place |
| Rosedale | C+ | 36.3% | 14.3% | 13.1% | CDC place |
| Rossville | B+ | 34.6% | 11.9% | 11.1% | CDC place |
| Parkville | B | 35.2% | 11.9% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Baltimore | C | 38.1% | 14.4% | 16.1% | CDC place |
| White Marsh | A− | 30.5% | 11.2% | 10.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Overlea adults live with a disability (Maryland 26.4%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Overlea
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Overlea is better than Maryland on 0 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Maryland figure falls inside Overlea’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Overlea | MD | U.S. | vs MD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 17.9%16.2–19.9 | 17.9% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12%10.9–13.2 | 12% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.6%15.1–18.2 | 15% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.7%30.5–37.2 | 35.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%11.1–13.6 | 12.5% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.5%33.3–38 | 36.8% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.5%35.2–39.9 | 38.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.6%25.8–29.6 | 25.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%10.1–12.2 | 10.6% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.3%7.6–9 | 7.6% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.5–6.6 | 5.8% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.7%5.9–7.5 | 5.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3.1–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 10.5%8.8–12.5 | 9.9% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%10.3–13.4 | 10.9% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 25.8%23.4–28.6 | 23.6% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 13.7%12–15.5 | 14.1% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36.8%33.7–40.1 | 37.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.9%6.8–9.1 | 8.7% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%77.4–81.6 | 79.2% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61.7%59.2–64.3 | 64.4% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89.1%87.8–90.3 | 89.6% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 76.5%74.4–78.7 | 76.6% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69%65.8–72.2 | 68.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.9%74.4–83.1 | 80.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%19.5–23.8 | 19.4% | 20.6% | Worse |
| Feel lonely | 34.9%31.6–38.2 | 34.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.7%22.9–28.4 | 24.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15%13–16.9 | 15.4% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.4%11.7–15 | 13.5% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.1%7–9.2 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.8%6.9–8.7 | 7.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 11.4%9.8–13.1 | 11.8% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.2%23.9–28.7 | 26.4% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.4%11.2–13.8 | 12.4% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.7%11.4–14 | 12.2% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 5.6% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 4.2%3.9–4.7 | 4.5% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.2%6.5–8 | 7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.4%3.1–3.8 | 3.5% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Maryland figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Overlea
Is Overlea a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Overlea is healthier than 66% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #153 of 261 in Maryland. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 64%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Overlea?
CDC estimates 33.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 30.5% and 37.2%, against 35.1% across Maryland and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Overlea?
Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center in Rosedale, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Overlea’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Overlea have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.8–9.1%), against 8.7% across Maryland.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Overlea more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Overlea.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Maryland figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.